Awards for National Waterfront Museum

Visit Wales VAQAS

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:

is solid

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

The route from the parking area to the entrance:

Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:

From the entrance to reception / ticket area

To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

To the gift shop

Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements

Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters

Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors

Baby changing facilities

Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

Hearing loop system

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

Clear signage

Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors

Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors

Wheelchairs provided

Free

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility

Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children

Audible alarm system

Visual alarm system

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

Automatic door at the main entrance

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria